Wow, it’s funny to hear other people in the same situation. I got into video editing a few years ago and offered to do my niece’s Bat mitzvah tribute video for free (she seemed to be quite popular and I was hoping to get the ball rolling). I write a script for these videos and have the kids act out the storyline (I always make sure to have a flashback scene in the story where I can use the families old photos and video footage as well). Needless to say, the project takes a good thirty hours when all is said and done). I guess the reason I’m complaining is that I have seven other neices and nephews who all expect the same treatment. My wife and I are usually taken out for dinner after the video is made but I can’t help thinking that I usually charge $3500.00 per video (can’t I at least get lobster)?
Neil